Defender Haydn Sproxton to become the eighth Railways player to reach 200 league games in the GSFL

Triple premiership player Haydn Sproxton will become just the eighth Railways player to reach 200 league games, on the same day captain Bodhi Stubber also celebrates a significant milestone. Sproxton and Stubber will reach individual milestones on Saturday when they run out against Royals in round eight of the Great Southern Football League season — the same day their club celebrates a 10-year premiership reunion. A selfless defender for the Tigers, Sproxton played in his club’s back-to-back flag triumphs in 2012 and 2013, as well as last year’s grand final win over the Lions. Saturday will carry extra significance for the 32-year-old, as he also chalks up his 300th game in Tigers colours after playing 50 colts and 50 reserves matches. “Not many people do reach 200 games and it’s been a great journey,” Sproxton said. “I’ve enjoyed footy the last few years and that’s the only reason I kept playing. “I have been part of such a great club and have an awesome group of mates here. “I’ve been really lucky with injury and haven’t missed too many games either, which helps.” Sproxton will join an elite group at the club to have played 200 league games. Only games record-holder Scott Hillman, Frank Green, Craig Bevan, Kim Mayfield, Andrew Geddes, Don Robins and Rick Swarbrick have reached the mark previously. Stubber will play in his 150th game, and the dual premiership player said it was an honour to share it with his defensive partner Sproxton. “He is the ultimate clubman and joins only a few Tigers to have done it,” Stubber said. “Reaching 150 personally, I’m proud that it has been for one club. “I’ve been grateful to play in two premierships in those 150 and had a fair bit of success, and most importantly played with some really good mates along the way. “To have the 2012 premiership reunion on the same day is a big thing for the club and it would be nice for us to both share in a win to celebrate the milestones.” Sproxton and Zak Hortin are the only members of the 2012 Tigers premiership team still playing league for the club. The reunion will celebrate the 60-point grand final victory over Denmark-Walpole at Tigerland as they broke a 26-year premiership drought. Nathan Woods won the Alan Barnett Medal, judged best on ground, spearhead Nigel Eades kicked five goals and Michael Cramer was the premiership captain. This Saturday’s clash with the Lions will headline round eight as the GSFL returns after a general bye for last weekend’s Great Southern Colts Carnival. The Magpies will host Mt Barker at McLean Park on Saturday, while in the sole Sunday fixture, Albany will square off with North Albany at Retravision Stadium.